Constant Contact

Constant Contact is a cloud-based digital marketing platform that began as an email marketing service in 1995. Its current product combines email campaigns, contact management, social publishing, SMS marketing, events, surveys, landing pages and automation tools. ([constantcontact.com](https://www.constantcontact.com/about?utm_source=openai))

The platform is mainly designed for small businesses, nonprofits and organizations that need campaign creation, audience growth and engagement reporting in one service. It supports browser-based workflows and companion Android and iOS applications. ([constantcontact.com](https://www.constantcontact.com/?utm_source=openai))

Core email features include drag-and-drop design, templates, scheduled delivery, AI-assisted content creation, segmentation, personalization, surveys, polls, reporting and subject-line testing on eligible plans. ([constantcontact.com](https://www.constantcontact.com/pricing?utm_source=openai))

Marketing automation includes prebuilt automation templates, custom automations on higher tiers, resend-to-non-openers workflows and ecommerce automation templates. Premium adds unlimited custom automations and segments. ([constantcontact.com](https://www.constantcontact.com/pricing?utm_source=openai))

Social tools support publishing, scheduling and reporting across Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and TikTok, with TikTok publishing currently available through desktop workflows. ([constantcontact.com](https://www.constantcontact.com/features/social-media-tools?utm_source=openai))

Constant Contact offers SMS campaigns for United States customers, event hosting and payments, landing pages, sign-up forms, ecommerce tools and more than 300 listed integrations. ([constantcontact.com](https://www.constantcontact.com/pricing?utm_source=openai))

Constant Contact offers Lite, Standard and Premium plans. Official starting prices are $12 per month for Lite, $35 per month for Standard and $80 per month for Premium, with pricing varying by contact count. ([constantcontact.com](https://www.constantcontact.com/pricing?utm_source=openai))

Annual prepayment reduces the starting prices to $10.20, $29.75 and $68 per month respectively. Annual savings can reach 15 percent, while eligible nonprofit customers can receive larger prepayment discounts. ([constantcontact.com](https://www.constantcontact.com/pricing?utm_source=openai))

Lite includes one user, one automation template and monthly sends equal to ten times the contact count. Standard adds three users, scheduling, subject-line testing, three automation templates and advanced reporting. Premium adds unlimited users, custom automations, dynamic content, revenue reporting and 500 SMS messages monthly. ([constantcontact.com](https://www.constantcontact.com/pricing?utm_source=openai))

SMS is included with Premium at 500 messages monthly. Lite and Standard customers can add SMS starting at $10 per month for up to 500 messages. ([constantcontact.com](https://www.constantcontact.com/pricing?utm_source=openai))

Pros:

• Combines email, social, SMS, events and contact tools.
• Offers live phone and chat support across paid plans.
• Provides Android and iOS apps for campaign and contact management.
• Includes a large integration directory and a documented REST API.
• Provides a no-credit-card trial and a 30-day money-back guarantee.

Cons:

• Pricing increases with contact volume.
• The lowest plan has limited automation, users and reporting.
• Additional SMS and inbox-preview costs can increase the subscription price.
• The free trial permits up to 100 total email sends.
• Advanced segmentation and automation require higher-priced plans.

These conclusions reflect the published plan structure and available third-party review evidence. ([constantcontact.com](https://www.constantcontact.com/pricing?utm_source=openai))

Comparable alternatives include Mailchimp, Brevo, MailerLite, ActiveCampaign and HubSpot Marketing Hub. They overlap with Constant Contact in email campaigns, automation, audience management and reporting, but differ in pricing models, CRM depth, workflow complexity and channel coverage.

Does Constant Contact offer a free plan?
Constant Contact offers a 30-day free trial rather than a permanent free plan. The trial requires no credit card and allows up to 100 total email sends. ([constantcontact.com](https://www.constantcontact.com/?utm_source=openai))

What platforms does Constant Contact support?
The service runs in a web browser and provides mobile applications for Android and iOS devices. ([knowledgebase.constantcontact.com](https://knowledgebase.constantcontact.com/email-digital-marketing/tutorials/KnowledgeBase/5928-download-the-constant-contact-mobile-app?lang=en_US&utm_source=openai))

Does Constant Contact provide an API?
Yes. The V3 API is a RESTful interface for email marketing, contact management and ecommerce integrations. ([developer.constantcontact.com](https://developer.constantcontact.com/?utm_source=openai))

How many integrations are available?
The official integration directory lists more than 300 connected applications, including tools such as Canva, Shopify, Zapier, Eventbrite, Google and Microsoft services. ([constantcontact.com](https://www.constantcontact.com/features/integrations?utm_source=openai))

Who is Constant Contact best suited for?
It is best suited to small businesses, nonprofits and organizations that want guided email marketing with additional social, SMS, event and contact tools.